Marker Inscription
Samuel Rhoads Fisher (1794-1839), early Texas colonist, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and secretary of the Republic of Texas navy, had this house built for his family in 1832. His widow, Ann, continued to reside here until 1860. Later owners of the house included planter Elsey Harrison; Samuel W. Fisher, son of the original owner; John T. Sargent, who built a schoolroom onto the house for his children; and rancher Gus L. Gottschalk, whose family retained ownership until 1977. A noted local landmark, the house features two-story open porches and a side gabled roof. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
About this site
Fisher - Sargent - Gottschalk House is a historical marker in Matagorda, Matagorda County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Matagorda County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 114 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.6894, -95.9723 near Matagorda. The nearest cataloged historic site is Early Texas Freighting (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Matagorda Post Office, Old, McManus, Jane, and World War I and II Memorial.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5321001901. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
